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BGA Names Ruby L. Bailey Editor of Illinois Answers Project

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Ruby L. Bailey, a seasoned newsroom leader with a deepappreciation of the power of journalism to prompt positive change, is joining the Better Government Association’s Illinois Answers Project as editor-in-chief. […]

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Illinois Answers Project Welcomes 2 Reporters to Launch State Embed Initiative

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The Illinois Answers Project has welcomed two journalists for its new state investigative and solutions team funded by The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. Embedded investigative reporters Grace Hauck and Meredith […]

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Watch Illinois Answers Project Discussion About Chicago Tenant Rights and Safety

by Kathryn Dugal October 6, 2023October 6, 2023

The Illinois Answers Project hosted a discussion Thursday about the recent two-part series where reporter Alex Nitkin examines how two Colorado cities have implemented solutions to protect tenants and how […]

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What to Know About Illinois FOIA Laws, From Public Records Expert Matt Topic

by Cam Rodriguez June 29, 2023August 17, 2023

The Illinois Answers Project and Better Government Association hosted a free community FOIA training with attorney Matt Topic. Here’s a recap.

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Illinois Answers Project Welcomes New State and Solutions Editor

by Emeline Posner June 8, 2023September 26, 2023

Rachel Aretakis has joined the Illinois Answers Project as the state and solutions editor. 

BGA new hires, Mumina Mohamud, Community Engagement & Partnerships Specialist; Saloni Nahar, Events Coordinator; Cam Rodriguez, Data Reporter.
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BGA Continues Expansion, Adds Three New Hires

by BGA June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

The Better Government Association, and its nonprofit newsroom the Illinois Answers Project, has added three new staff members amid ongoing expansion.  New additions include Mumina Mohamud, community engagement and partnerships […]

The 2023 Richard H. Driehaus Awards for Investigative Reporting finalists.
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Better Government Association Announces Winners of the Driehaus Awards for Investigative Reporting at 19th Annual Event

by Kathryn Dugal May 30, 2023October 6, 2023

With more than 130 in attendance, the celebration, held May 24 at the City Hall events space captured the spirit of its namesake sponsor. BGA President David Greising in his […]

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Better Government Association Announces 2023 Driehaus Investigative Journalism Award Finalists

by Kathryn Dugal April 28, 2023October 6, 2023

The Better Government Association has named eight investigative projects as finalists for the 2023 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting. The annual awards highlight the impact of Illinois […]

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BGA Launching Bold Statewide Initiative Thanks to Driehaus Foundation Support

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The Better Government Association has received a $1.43 million commitment from the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation to support a novel, statewide expansion by the BGA’s Illinois Answers Project newsroom. Driehaus […]

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Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter Madison Hopkins Returns to Illinois Answers Project

by Emeline Posner March 31, 2023April 28, 2023

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madison Hopkins will join the Illinois Answers Project as a senior investigative reporter.

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